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55metalmonkey · 11-28-2011, 01:02 AM

fabricated my tank straps, bought a bunch of parts to start working towards getting the engine running, realized I have to exchange the alternator bracket (wrong one.... dang) came to the conclusion that I was at a stand still so I helped a guy put a 3" suspension/ 3" body lift in a Tracker.

meter swinger · 11-28-2011, 01:24 AM

Cleaned ou the garage, now ive got three trucks inside and only three outside. Haha.
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1948Chevy · 11-30-2011, 09:12 PM

Picked up a 2000 LS 5.3 with all accessories, wires, and computer. W/ 15k on it.
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handyhands · 11-30-2011, 09:41 PM

had to move truck parts around in my shop so I could get to my woodworking machines. So I can make a few Christmas presents. Sold some S10 body parts and ordered some suspension parts for the S10 chassis(53/S10)

OrrieG · 11-30-2011, 10:23 PM

Looked for tailgate cables.

Spackle100 · 12-01-2011, 04:02 PM

Installed my power steering rack & pinion bolt on kit

Johnny49 · 12-02-2011, 06:46 AM

Started the official "John's Old Truck" countdown to the first day of Spring 2012 (when the cover will come off), with a new blog post recalling the absolutely insane weather we've had here this year. And of course, still hoping the old fat guy in the red suit brings me a garage for Christmas...

rollinrooster · 12-02-2011, 09:13 AM

Painted the 9 inch rearend for my '49

Purec4 · 12-02-2011, 09:49 AM

Primered the roof of the cab in hopes of the sale of the truck tomorrow goes through. If not I keep working, it's only time and and a little paint for now...... hope it sells soon.

**youngrodder** · 12-02-2011, 10:26 AM

I started to work on custom kick panels for the 48 that will house my 6.5" speakers...
I'm down to just my interior left.

Marc

mknittle · 12-02-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

I started to work on custom kick panels for the 48 that will house my 6.5" speakers...
I'm down to just my interior left.

Marc

COOL, post some progress pics please. I know by looking at your pics they will be nice!

mknittle · 12-02-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Walked by the truck and kicked the tires to see if they had enough air in them and decided that was enough work for today.

that lackawana will get you every time! Man after Thanks giving I have had a bad case of it! LOL

OrrieG · 12-02-2011, 03:34 PM

Scored wiper bezels to replace the ones I have "misplaced" from a local guy. buying cables for the tailgate today.

c10addict · 12-02-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AD51

I made a couple of pieces and boxed the frame on the front...

Lookin good... I made the same mounts for my S10 chassis swap and it worked out great... What did I get done this week... Front and rear bumper brackets made and installed!

chrisg_ky · 12-03-2011, 08:59 PM

I sanded down the passenger side fender. spray the inside of it with undercoating. Then i sanded down the grill. spray both with a good coat of gray primer. Then when the grill was dry i spray it with a coat of chrome. Tomarrow i want to put the hood one and add all the bolts that i still need put in and put the other turn signal light and head lights one.

Also looking for some replacement mirrors or where to find newer stly tires and rims that will fit it. 7.00-20.00.

AD51 · 12-03-2011, 10:54 PM

Worked on my bed a little. What do y'all think? Any suggestions?

mobileortho · 12-04-2011, 11:51 PM

Spent the weekend doing bodywork. Decided I wanted to get rid of the vents.

waybad · 12-05-2011, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD51

Worked on my bed a little. What do y'all think? Any suggestions?

give it to me!!

looks great!

mknittle · 12-05-2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD51

Worked on my bed a little. What do y'all think? Any suggestions?

that is cool,

AD51 · 12-06-2011, 12:10 PM

Thanks waybad and mknittle.... All I got with my truck when I bought it was cab, front fenders, hood and Bed sides only. I had the s10 bed laying around the side of the shop trying to sell it. Ive seen the bottom of the s10 beds put in but never including the front piece, decided to try it.....

OrrieG · 12-06-2011, 02:12 PM

Got the cables but working on tailgate requires opening the garage door so I can't fire up the stove. Its in the low mid 30's (or 20's by the time I get home) so it is going to be slow progress.

waybad · 12-06-2011, 05:34 PM

changed a flat tire AGAIN... valve stems are bad... urg...

Maximus · 12-06-2011, 05:44 PM

Bolted the front end together, need a little adjustment but I can finally open my doors without banging the flappy fenders!!! also, drove the truck 10 feet to realize my brake pedal is sticking, so I need to fab a return spring to pull the pedal back

mknittle · 12-06-2011, 11:38 PM

I fixed a striped loose rusted stud on my top speaker grille molding.

lt155ruck · 12-07-2011, 01:37 AM

Well, I pushed the frame out to take some pictures. Its the first time its seen the daylight in awhile. After I took some pictures and looked at them, I realized how much of a mess the garage is. Uhuh. Started cleaning up, got distracted by shiney things and decided to pull the motor from the rolling cradle and put it on the stand to continue assembly.

11-28-2011, 01:02 AM	#276
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? fabricated my tank straps, bought a bunch of parts to start working towards getting the engine running, realized I have to exchange the alternator bracket (wrong one.... dang) came to the conclusion that I was at a stand still so I helped a guy put a 3" suspension/ 3" body lift in a Tracker.

11-28-2011, 01:24 AM	#277
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Cleaned ou the garage, now ive got three trucks inside and only three outside. Haha. Posted via Mobile Device

11-30-2011, 09:12 PM	#278
1948Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Picked up a 2000 LS 5.3 with all accessories, wires, and computer. W/ 15k on it. Posted via Mobile Device

11-30-2011, 09:41 PM	#279
handyhands Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: madison, NC Posts: 81	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? had to move truck parts around in my shop so I could get to my woodworking machines. So I can make a few Christmas presents. Sold some S10 body parts and ordered some suspension parts for the S10 chassis(53/S10)

11-30-2011, 10:23 PM	#280
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Looked for tailgate cables. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-01-2011, 04:02 PM	#281
Spackle100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 131	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Installed my power steering rack & pinion bolt on kit

12-02-2011, 06:46 AM	#282
Johnny49 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 106	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Started the official "John's Old Truck" countdown to the first day of Spring 2012 (when the cover will come off), with a new blog post recalling the absolutely insane weather we've had here this year. And of course, still hoping the old fat guy in the red suit brings me a garage for Christmas...

12-02-2011, 09:13 AM	#283
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Painted the 9 inch rearend for my '49

12-02-2011, 09:49 AM	#284
Purec4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 36	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Primered the roof of the cab in hopes of the sale of the truck tomorrow goes through. If not I keep working, it's only time and and a little paint for now...... hope it sells soon. __________________ We lust for what we want, weep for what we need...

12-02-2011, 10:26 AM	#285
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I started to work on custom kick panels for the 48 that will house my 6.5" speakers... I'm down to just my interior left. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

12-02-2011, 03:34 PM	#288
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Scored wiper bezels to replace the ones I have "misplaced" from a local guy. buying cables for the tailgate today. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-03-2011, 08:59 PM	#290
chrisg_ky Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: winchester,ky Posts: 12	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I sanded down the passenger side fender. spray the inside of it with undercoating. Then i sanded down the grill. spray both with a good coat of gray primer. Then when the grill was dry i spray it with a coat of chrome. Tomarrow i want to put the hood one and add all the bolts that i still need put in and put the other turn signal light and head lights one. Also looking for some replacement mirrors or where to find newer stly tires and rims that will fit it. 7.00-20.00. Attached Images

12-03-2011, 10:54 PM	#291
AD51 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 68	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Worked on my bed a little. What do y'all think? Any suggestions? Attached Images

12-04-2011, 11:51 PM	#292
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Spent the weekend doing bodywork. Decided I wanted to get rid of the vents. __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

12-06-2011, 12:10 PM	#295
AD51 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 68	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks waybad and mknittle.... All I got with my truck when I bought it was cab, front fenders, hood and Bed sides only. I had the s10 bed laying around the side of the shop trying to sell it. Ive seen the bottom of the s10 beds put in but never including the front piece, decided to try it.....



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12-06-2011, 02:12 PM	#296
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Got the cables but working on tailgate requires opening the garage door so I can't fire up the stove. Its in the low mid 30's (or 20's by the time I get home) so it is going to be slow progress. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-06-2011, 05:34 PM	#297
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? changed a flat tire AGAIN... valve stems are bad... urg...

12-06-2011, 05:44 PM	#298
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Bolted the front end together, need a little adjustment but I can finally open my doors without banging the flappy fenders!!! also, drove the truck 10 feet to realize my brake pedal is sticking, so I need to fab a return spring to pull the pedal back __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

12-06-2011, 11:38 PM	#299
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I fixed a striped loose rusted stud on my top speaker grille molding. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

12-07-2011, 01:37 AM	#300
lt155ruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria,B.C. Canada Posts: 175	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Well, I pushed the frame out to take some pictures. Its the first time its seen the daylight in awhile. After I took some pictures and looked at them, I realized how much of a mess the garage is. Uhuh. Started cleaning up, got distracted by shiney things and decided to pull the motor from the rolling cradle and put it on the stand to continue assembly. Attached Images

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